Improvement in laftebns



M. B. WRIGHT.

Lantern.

Noi 70,931; Patented Nov. 12, 1867,.

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TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Be it known that I, MOSES B. WRIGHT, of Meriden, county of New Haven,and Statc'of Connecticut, have invented certain new'and useful.Improvements .inA Lamps; and I do hereby declare that the following isa full, clear, and exact description of the same, reference being had tovthe accompanying drawings, and to the letters oi' reference markedthereon, in whichq Figure 1 is a side elevation. l l, 'Y

The object of this invention is to combine, in a simple and economicalmanner, the advantages of an open light with those of a hand orpocket-lantern, so thatv either the one or the other may be used, asoccasion requires.

To enable others skilled in the art to make and use-my invention. I willnow describe its construction and operation. y

A represents the reservoir or body of the lamp. B is the wick apparatus,which is constructed in the ordinary manner. Said apparatus `isconnectedto the neck of lamp A by means of the perforated metallic band d, whichserves to prevent a sudden influx of air to the bottom perforations ofthe burner, thus keeping the tlame steady even in the mostboisterouswind. C represents the chimney, which is secured to the hinged Arim e inthe usual manner. f is a handle secured to the perforated metal band orcollar cl just beneath the catchyspring` 'qi Thus it will be observedthat when the index-finger is graspingthe handlef, the thumb easilyoperates the catch-spring g. fl) is a. perforated metal band or capsecured at the top of the chimney. This cap is provided with a metaltop, a, which is likewisevperforated, as seen in the drawings. I wouldhere remark that the hing-ed rim a is not provided witha cupola, as inthe ordinary burner, but simply with a circular ange upon which thechimney rests; thus the chimney neverbecomes too Warm to be endangeredby exposure to rain. l l

The advantages of this invention are apparent, as, with a trillingexpense beyond the cost of the cheapest lamp, a hand or pocket-lanternmay be combined.

What I claim, and desire to secure. by Letters Patent, is

The perforated metal cap D, top a, chimney C, shell B,'and perforatedmetal band d, all combined in thc manner substantially as set` forth. v

i In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I hereby aix mysignature in the presence of two witnesses.

l MOSES B. WRIGHT.

Witnesses GEO, W. SMITH, HENRY WRIGHT.

